Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) President and CEO Kevin M. Burke today congratulated Kirstjen M. Nielsen on her confirmation as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

“I congratulate Kirstjen Nielsen on her confirmation by the Senate to lead the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Airports rely on collaborative relationships with the Department, the Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to promote effective security measures and efficient passenger movements through their facilities. Airports look forward to working with her to further expand risk-based initiatives that address complex security and passenger facilitation challenges in the world’s busiest aviation system.”